Quality Engineer (Architectural) - Data Centre

About the Role

Join Jacobs in shaping tomorrow by resolving critical challenges for thriving urban centers and mission-critical infrastructures. We are looking for a seasoned Quality Engineer (Architectural) to oversee the construction quality supervision of Hyperscale Data Center and Mission-Critical Infrastructure projects across the Middle East. This position focuses on ensuring architectural activities meet approved drawings, project criteria, quality standards, client expectations, and relevant codes. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in quality assurance and quality control concerning large-scale data center constructions, including diverse facilities such as data halls and support infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and uphold project quality management systems and protocols for architectural works.
• Ensure contractor adherence to Project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, method statements, and approved specifications.
• Carry out inspections and audits verifying architectural work compliance with contract and quality mandates.
• Evaluate material submissions, mock-ups, technical documentation, shop drawings, and samples against project specifications.
• Detect quality concerns and oversee implementation of corrective and preventive measures.
• Supervise quality inspections related to architectural finishes and building envelope systems including walls, ceilings, flooring, roofing, waterproofing, insulation, fire-rated assemblies, doors, windows, and facades.
• Confirm correct Installation of clean-room environments and mission-critical spaces where relevant.
• Review firestopping system installations ensuring fire and life safety standards are met.
• Maintain workmanship quality to fulfill client requirements and approved quality benchmarks.
• Ensure architectural quality compliance for critical facilities such as data halls, control and electrical rooms, battery and generator buildings, administrative and security structures, and utility buildings.
• Administer interdisciplinary coordination to avoid defects between architectural, structural, MEP, and ICT divisions.
• Verify architectural contributions support commissioning and operational preparation needs.
• Conduct surveillance, snagging, and final acceptance inspections.
• Review and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), site observations, quality documentation, and corrective plans.
• Oversee punch-list completion and handover files.
• Assist in the generation of quality dashboards and project reporting.
• Collaborate with contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, commissioning teams, and clients.
• Participate actively in progress assessments, technical meetings, and quality reviews.
• Support the Quality Manager in fulfilling project quality goals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering or a related field.
• Professional credentials such as ISO 9001 Internal Auditor/Lead Auditor, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Project Management Professional (PMP), or equivalents are advantageous.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in construction quality assurance and control is required.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience with Hyperscale Data Centers, Tier III/Tier IV Data Centers, Mission-Critical Facilities, or advanced High-Tech Industrial projects.
• Demonstrated proficiency conducting inspections of architectural finishes, building envelopes, roofing, waterproofing, clean-room areas, and fire-rated structures.
• Experience in construction supervision consultancy is preferred.
• Solid understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and construction quality processes.

Additional Information

Jacobs fosters an inclusive work culture with supportive employee networks and mental health advocates committed to wellbeing and diversity. The company offers flexibility and encourages participation in global community initiatives. This position requires full-time onsite presence at a Jacobs facility aligned with its responsibilities. The recruitment process can be adapted for applicants needing reasonable accommodations.